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Commissioning editor (identified), Brisbane

University of Queensland Press (UQP)

An exciting opportunity is available for a Commissioning Editor to join UQP.

This role focuses on acquiring and publishing commercially viable and culturally significant titles, with a strong emphasis on First Nations writers and communities.

You’ll commission, develop and edit across fiction, non-fiction and poetry, manage a dynamic publishing list, assess submissions, and oversee projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

If you have strong editorial instincts and a passion for Australian publishing, we’d love to hear from you.

For a full position description and to apply, visit UQ Careers.

Job details

Job: Commissioning Editor (identified)
Company: University of Queensland Press (UQP)
Location: Brisbane
Suburb: Brisbane
Work type: Full time
Application closing date: 26 April 2026
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